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Memorial service for Paul Matthews, age 58, of Como, Texas, will be held at a later date. Mr. Matthews passed away on June 19, 2022, at Christus Mother Frances – Tyler. Paul was born on July 4, 1963, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Bruce and Jamie (Taylor) Matthews. He worked for Ocean Spray for 35 years as a machine operator and forklift driver. Paul loved the outdoors and searching for artifacts, but he loved his kids and his family most of all.

Paris Police responded to 91 calls for service and arrested 8 persons on June 23, 2022. Paris Police stopped a gray 2006 BMW in the 2100 block of Lamar Ave at 3:39 P.M. on June 23, 2022 for not displaying a registration sticker on the windshield. The driver, 31-year-old Katie Rae Simpson, of Cookville, Texas, was found to have two outstanding Municipal Court warrants. During the investigation, the license plate that was displayed on the rear of the vehicle was found to belong to another vehicle. During the arrest, Simpson was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and several articles of identifying information that did not belong to her. Simpson was charged with possession of a controlled substance of less than one gram and fraud by possession of identifying information. Simpson was placed in the city jail awaiting transfer to the Lamar County Jail.

A funeral service for Coy “Cowboy” Vicars, age 83, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022,at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Lantz officiating. Interment will follow at Tira Cemetery with Aiden Brown, Brayden Brown, Kyle Jones, Brad Dodd, Dakota Robertson and Mark Davenport serving as pallbearers and Jimmy Anderson and Chandlyn Brown serving as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Mr. Vicars passed away on June 24, 2022, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs.

Paris Police stopped a gray 2006 BMW in the 2100-block of Lamar Thursday afternoon at 3:39 for not displaying a registration sticker on the windshield. The driver, Katie Rae Simpson, 31, of Cookville, had two outstanding Municipal Court warrants. In addition, the rear license plate belongs to another vehicle. During the arrest, Simpson had possession of methamphetamine and several articles of identifying information that did not belong to her. Officers charged Simpson with possession of a controlled substance of less than one gram and fraud by possessing identifying information. They placed her in the city jail awaiting transfer to the Lamar County Jail.

A truck driver was arrested on Interstate 30 on a reckless driving charge Thursday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley was alerted a westbound 18-wheeler had been reported to county dispatchers for reckless driving, specifically driving with three blown tires that were emitting sparks as it continued on Interstate 30 toward Cumby. Talley reported seeing the white Freightliner Cascadia just after 11 a.m. June 23, 2022, on I-30 west near mile marker 112. Talley reported seeing the 18-wheeler leave its lane and nearly strike another vehicle, then continued westward, too close to the vehicle in front of it at speeds between 75 and 80 miles per hour with three completely destroyed tires and rims, Talley alleged in arrest reports.

Join Texas-famous local BBQ joint Slaughter’s BBQ Oasis as they celebrate American independence by barbecuing a whole pig! Slaughter’s “Whole Hog” American Jamboree will take place July 2 at 1000 Gilmer Street (Fix and Feed Parking Lot) from 10 a.m. until they run out of food.

By Johanna Hicks, Texas Cooperative Extension, Family and Community Health Agent in Hopkins County, [email protected]. My family recently enjoyed gathering to celebrate Fathers’ Day. We fired up the grill and cooked a delicious meal – fish caught from the Galveston Bay and fresh zucchini from our garden. Our neighbors also gathered around on their back porch to cook outdoors. Ahh, the smell of grilling filled the air!

Backstory Brewery is back again in 2022 with its fourth annual BBQ contest. The contest will take place June 25 starting at 11 a.m. The competition has three categories: brisket, ribs, and chicken. Brisket is the grand prize winner, and cash prizes will be awarded. Congressional District 04’s Pat Fallon will serve as a celebrity guest judge.

The Sulphur Springs Summer Day Camp is in full swing, taking local students on field trips and allowing them to participate in many different activities. “We are in love with this camp,” said Site Coordinator Amanda Walker. The camp consists of 35 to 40 kids, offering them an outlet for fun and creativity throughout the summer months.

Meet Parti Girl, the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. Parti Girl is a two month old mixed breed who is available for adoption. She has had her first round of puppy shots and is microchipped. She is great with other dogs and young enough to learn to...

We are excited that San Remo is back in town and located in their new downtown location on Connally Street, 226 Connally Street to be exact. They are open Tuesday through Sunday, ready to serve you and your family. This family run restaurant is a great addition to the Sulphur Springs dining options. San Remo has a varied menu for your group and a good selection of wine or beer to choose from. Don’t forget about a cocktail to start off your dinner along with an appetizer.

Blueberries picked daily on our family farm east of Sulphur Springs, $5/lb. Please call 903-945-2986 for details. Blue Tick Dog, 4 years old, intact female. Needs a home 903 335 8353. Still in the box attic ladder $50, Metal posts, 12, 10 and 8 foot long, 2 3/4 and 2...

About forty minutes north of Sulphur Springs, is the city of Paris, Texas. We made the journey north to check out their downtown and of course visit the “Texas Eiffel Tower.” We made a few stops around the downtown area to check out what shops to venture into and what kind of food offerings they have for visitors.

The Animal Protection League will be in Paris again Friday from 10:00 to 2:00 pm at the Atwood’s parking lot at 2445 N. Main St for low-cost pet vaccines and spay-neutering. Vaccinations are on a walk-in basis, and surgeries are by appointment only. To schedule a spay/neuter appointment, call 903-753-7387. Microchip implants are also available.

Your active journey awaits at one of our facilities which are designed for you to meet your fitness, play, or recreational goals, no matter how you choose to recreate. Membership is included for most currently enrolled students (must have paid the Campus Rec fee). Faculty, staff, TAMUC affiliates, and community members are able to purchase a membership. We’ll be ready for you before class or work, during your lunch break, in between meetings, and on your way home.

Beef sour cream enchiladas, refried beans, chips and salsa. Chicken and dressing casserole, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, roll. Drivers and cooks are needed at Meal A Day in the Senior Citizen Center in Sulphur Springs. Call Karon Weatherman at 903- 885-1661 for more details on schedules and hours.

Welcome in our newest member of the Front Porch News team, Whitney Vaughan. Vaughan is the founder of FitWhit and has experience writing health and fitness related columns in the past. Vaughan is also very active with Crossfit Sulphur Springs and will now be sharing her work with us here at Front Porch News.